On this day: April 12

The American Civil War begins, FDR dies, a Soviet cosmonaut becomes the first human to travel into space, and the first space shuttle lifts off, all on this day.

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1994: Actress Saoirse Ronan, best known for roles in movies such as "Atonement," "City of Ember," "The Lovely Bones," "Hanna" and "The Host," is born in New York City. In 2008, she earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Atonement."

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